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OY57 ZTJ

2007 BMW 540

Black Diesel 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2011
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,833 mi
Last recorded110,833 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2010
Typical for 2007 BMW 54070,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY57 ZTJ
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2010 110,833 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 110,833 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 106,188 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 540?

Based on 50,016 MOT tests across 4,152 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
4,801
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
4,152
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,881
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,341
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,599
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,360
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,334
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OY57 ZTJ is a 2007 BMW 540 in Black with a 4,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2007 BMW 540 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 70,857 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 540 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,881 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OY57 ZTJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 540 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 19 years old, this BMW 540 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OY57 ZTJ?

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What year was OY57 ZTJ registered?

OY57 ZTJ is a 2007 BMW 540, first registered on 10 October 2007.

Is OY57 ZTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY57 ZTJ shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OY57 ZTJ have outstanding finance?

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